EPISODE · May 8, 2024 · 50 MIN
Probiotics for Specific Health Conditions Q&A: Show us the Evidence!
from Friendly Pharmacy 5 · host Lindsay Dixon
Do probiotics need to colonize in the gut to be effective? How do we know which probiotic to choose and for what condition? In this live presentation we are joined by Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic who presents the latest evidence on the current state of probiotics and how both patients and healthcare professionals can choose probiotics wisely in order to get the benefit they are looking for. Follow Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic on Twitter:@ProbioticDr Follow Graham Mackenzie on Twitter (X): @grahamcmackenzi Follow Lindsay Dixon on Twitter (X): @LindsayDixonFP5 Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic is a Clinical Pharmacist and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP)who practices in a primary care setting with Hamilton Family Health Team. In addition to her collaborative clinical practice, she is a leader in knowledge mobilization for probiotics worldwide.Translating scientific research in this field, she has authored the ‘Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products Available in Canada’ and the ‘Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products Available in the US’ since 2008. This practical clinical tool is peer-reviewed and updated annually to reflect the latest evidence. It includes the available evidence-based probiotic products in the Canadian and US markets. Author Graham Mackenzie: Graham graduated from Dalhousie University College of Pharmacy in 1993 after obtaining his Chemistry degree from St. F.X. University. He has worked as at the same pharmacy in Baddeck, Nova Scotia ever since and recently sold the pharmacy after owning it for over 20 years. Lindsay Dixon is a registered Pharmacist residing in Canada. She obtained her Bachelors of Science degree in Brazil where she specialized in the area of Pharmacotherapy. In addition to being a licensed Pharmacist in the province of British Columbia, Lindsay is also certified Palliative Care through the University of Victoria and became certified in Migraine Care through Migraine Canada in 2023. Lindsay was the recipient of the Ben Gant Practice Innovation award from the BC Pharmacy Association in 2021 and was most recently selected by Pharmacy Practice & Business Magazine as the recipient of the Raise Your Voice Award in 2022. WEBSITE: www.friendlypharmacy5.com *Would you like to sponsor the Friendly Pharmacy 5 Channel? Please reach out: [email protected] DISCLAIMER: Friendly Pharmacy 5 health videos are for medical information only, and are NOT intended to replace recommendations and individualized assessments from your Primary Care Provider. #probiotics #guthealth #healthygut #digestivehealth #benefitsofprobiotics #podcast #livestream #evidencebasedmedicine #evidencebasednutrition #evidencebasedhealth #microbiome #pharmacists #healthcare #healthcareprofessionals
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Do probiotics need to colonize in the gut to be effective? How do we know which probiotic to choose and for what condition? In this live presentation we are joined by Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic who presents the latest evidence on the current state of probiotics and how both patients and healthcare professionals can choose probiotics wisely in order to get the benefit they are looking for. Follow Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic on Twitter:@ProbioticDr Follow Graham Mackenzie on Twitter (X): @grahamcmackenzi Follow Lindsay Dixon on Twitter (X): @LindsayDixonFP5 Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic is a Clinical Pharmacist and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP)who practices in a primary care setting with Hamilton Family Health Team. In addition to her collaborative clinical practice, she is a leader in knowledge mobilization for probiotics worldwide.Translating scientific research in this field, she has authored the ‘Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products Available in Canada’ and the ‘Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products Available in the US’ since 2008. This practical clinical tool is peer-reviewed and updated annually to reflect the latest evidence. It includes the available evidence-based probiotic products in the Canadian and US markets. Author Graham Mackenzie: Graham graduated from Dalhousie University College of Pharmacy in 1993 after obtaining his Chemistry degree from St. F.X. University. He has worked as at the same pharmacy in Baddeck, Nova Scotia ever since and recently sold the pharmacy after owning it for over 20 years. Lindsay Dixon is a registered Pharmacist residing in Canada. She obtained her Bachelors of Science degree in Brazil where she specialized in the area of Pharmacotherapy. In addition to being a licensed Pharmacist in the province of British Columbia, Lindsay is also certified Palliative Care through the University of Victoria and became certified in Migraine Care through Migraine Canada in 2023. Lindsay was the recipient of the Ben Gant Practice Innovation award from the BC Pharmacy Association in 2021 and was most recently selected by Pharmacy Practice & Business Magazine as the recipient of the Raise Your Voice Award in 2022. WEBSITE: www.friendlypharmacy5.com *Would you like to sponsor the Friendly Pharmacy 5 Channel? Please reach out: [email protected] DISCLAIMER: Friendly Pharmacy 5 health videos are for medical information only, and are NOT intended to replace recommendations and individualized assessments from your Primary Care Provider. #probiotics #guthealth #healthygut #digestivehealth #benefitsofprobiotics #podcast #livestream #evidencebasedmedicine #evidencebasednutrition #evidencebasedhealth #microbiome #pharmacists #healthcare #healthcareprofessionals
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